Private foundation · EIN 38-3558309 · Kalamazoo, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The@edward J Fletcher Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $142K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$142K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.3M

Grants paid in 2025

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kalamazoo Loaves & FishesKalamazoo, MIOperating support$20K
St Vincent de Paul Society St Augustine CathedralKalamazoo, MIOperating support$20K
Friendship HouseKalamazoo, MIChristian resource center$20K
St Vincent de Paul Society St Joseph Catholic ChurchKalamazoo, MIOperating support$20K
AacornKalamazoo, MIOperating support$10K
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater KalamazooKalamazoo, MIOperating support$5,000
Catholic Charities Diocese of KalamazooKalamazoo, MICaring network$5,000
Centrica Care NavigatorsKalamazoo, MIOperating support$5,000
Communities in Schools of KalamazooKalamazoo, MIOperating support$5,000
Family & Children ServicesKalamazoo, MIOperating support$5,000
Ministry With CommunityKalamazoo, MIOperating support$5,000
Shepherd's Center of Greater KalamazooKalamazoo, MIOperating support$5,000
Building Blocks of KalamazooKalamazoo, MIOperating support$5,000
Community HomeworksKalamazoo, MIOperating support$5,000
Disability Network of Southwest MichiganKalamazoo, MIOperating support$5,000
FIRST Day Shoe FundPortage, MIOperating support$2,000

About this foundation

The@edward J Fletcher Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan, administered in care of The Connable Office Inc, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The@edward J Fletcher Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The@edward J Fletcher Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $142K across 16 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The@edward J Fletcher Foundation give?

Michigan (16 grants), per its latest filing.

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